Posts Tagged ‘child nutrition’
Sponsor Spotlight: Carrie Murphy of Provider’s Network, Inc.
Provider’s Network, Inc. sponsors 230 homes across Nebraska, ensuring over 1,900 children receive nutritious meals and snacks each day. Learn more about the work this NCA member is doing!
Read MoreCreating Sustainable Food Access Through YMCA
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is a sponsor and operator of CACFP At-Risk Afterschool and the Summer Food Service Program. Hear how they are creating sustainable food access through their programs.
Read MoreSummer Meals Matter: Get Prepared for Summer
Discover how your organization can help close the summer nutrition gap through USDA’s SUN Meals, also know as the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreHealthy Cooking
A nutritious meal starts with healthy ingredients, and how those ingredients are prepared or cooked is important. This Mealtime Memo from our partners at the Institute of Child Nutrition explores ways to prepare nutritious meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) using healthy ingredients and cooking methods.
Read MoreResources and Support During the Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has continued into November as Congress has yet to reach an agreement on Fiscal Year 2026 funding. We’ve put together a list of resources and ideas for providers to help families that experience disruption to food programs during the shutdown.
Read MoreHead Start Boot Camp Is Back: Learn, Share and Strengthen Your Program!
Join us for our CACFP Head Start Boot Camp on December 4th!
Read MoreEat Well and Stay Healthy
We know this might be a challenging time for families that might be experiencing food insecurity. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities wanted to share a few resources that may support the children and families you serve.
Read MoreNovember Virtual Events
Get a rundown on all things happening at NCA this month!
Read MoreFrom Storytime to Suppertime
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) operates CACFP ARAS and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through its “Be Mighty” program. The Be Mighty program runs in 11 branches throughout the Little Rock, Arkansas area and serves over 63,000 meals and snacks each year.
Read MoreSprouting Success: Celebrate Farm to CACFP
Farm to CACFP Week is October 12-18, 2025! NCA is excited to help you celebrate with resources to get you started. Wondering how to participate? It can be as simple as sharing a newsletter with parents, planning an educational activity with your kids, or creating an interactive experience like starting a garden. Chances are, you’re already doing something that ties into Farm to CACFP!
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